Granit Xhaka is convinced that Arsene Wenger will remain at Arsenal although he says he has no information on the situation.

Currently on international duty, the Swiss midfielder has given a number of interviews. He was, of course, asked about Arsene Wenger’s future.

Asked how he sees the unrest around the club, Xhaka replied, “It is already very much written, especially in the social media, that cannot be traced without a trace. 

“If a player says he does not care about what goes round, he has no feelings. It hurts me for the coach, because I am aware – it is up to us players what we offer on the pitch. 

“To get out of this slump, we need more combative qualities.”

He was then asked if he was convinced Wenger would remain at the club to which he simply and definitively replied, “Yes”.

The reporter then asked him to explain why he felt that way. “I cannot answer that,” he said.

“I only know that he is an outstanding coach, an outstanding guy, enormously open and direct. 

“Unfortunately, it is only in the football that the actual situation is considered and what is forgotten is the past years. 

“The people demand that Arsenal bring a title, especially the championship. But they forgot that some new players had to be integrated with us – and that there is no coach who can be a master with many new players right away.”

So is the season over for Arsenal? “The expectations are high, so we know: If we do not meet them, there is criticism. 

“And we have high standards ourselves. We are not satisfied with the 4th, 3rd or 2nd place.”

Are these expectations and criticism a burden for him? “No. I can handle it.

“What is the analysis of these experts? What can I say? They do not see what’s going on with us, I’m sorry. . . I’d rather skip another comment. 

“Let’s be brief: We are currently losing games that we should not lose. 

“Against Bayern Munich, it was the same in our stadium. For 60 minutes we were clearly better, possessed chance for chance. 

“But then came the penalty, the sending off, and then it was just difficult. 

“Against Bayern one has already has problems at eleven against eleven.”